Raw like Shekou, Shenzhen

The next morning we are on the move again driving up the highway to the Xialingbei Industry Area in Liaobu Town Dongguan City located in Guangdong Province. Sit in on a meeting and work on the laptop while RGP lays down the law to the factory. Within an hour we’re on our way to what has been described to me as the Wild West of China, Shenzhen. We check into the Nan Hai Hotel, which is located steps from a local Police Station and the Ferry. Shenzhen is a city of change. Less than thirty years ago it was a fishing village on a major decline. Today it is a bustling metropolis with hopes to one day rival Hong Kong, and a population of over seven million. RGP hits Shenzhen every few months and even he is impressed at the constant change to the area. Sadly his favorite drinking spot is now a pile of rubble and we have to search out new vibes. Winding up in the Shekou Seaworld City Centre we sit for lunch and a few TsingTao. Put it this way. My days of sipping Heineken are done. TsingTao is now the green bottle to be coddled with affection. Guests of Peace HQ, kindly make sure to bring some over when sampling greens. Jerry Levy pops into my mind and we fall prey to a Massage sign. There is nothing better following an extended car or plane ride than a massage, and with a two hour private room appointment costing a mere 200 RMB it is definitely the move. Relaxed and refreshed we return to the Hotel and nap until 2 am. 2.30 am we’re on the streets seeking out drinks and all of that good stuff. We stumble into a local bar, play games with the staff, pop a few brew and decide to head back to the Hotel. On the way we are spotted and encountered by six hungry women, who physically drag us into their establishment. No joke, I tried to fight but to no avail. Inside is live. The game here is see how many drinks the foreigners will buy to bring up the evenings proceeds. Anything goes as long as the drinks flow and RGP is buying! Three women on each of us, back massage here, kisses on the neck there. RGP has them dancing on the bar, and as the drinks set in we see a flash here and a flash there. Like I said, shit is live. Five to six rounds later we head back to the Nan Hai. Sleep comes easy. Tomorrow is a new day. Who knows what delights it will bring